IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Mock Exam

Which components are likely to be damaged in a front-end collision involving the engine compartment?

• A) Bonnet, alternator and fuse box

• B) Bumper and rear axle

• C) Windscreen and tailgate

• D) Fuel tank and rear lights

If additional damage is found during repair, what should the assessor do?

• Ignore it and continue

• Notify the customer and prepare an additional estimate

• Wait until repair completion

• Charge for it later

What does the abbreviation PAV stand for?

• Post-Assessment Verification

• Pre-Accident Value

• Partial Alignment Verification

• Post-Accident Valuation

OEM information is primarily used to determine:

• Colour code

• Vehicle mileage

• Repair method

• Replacement value

What does MIAFTR stand for?

• Motor Insurers Accident Fault Test Register

• Motor Industry Advanced Forensics Tracking Register

• Motor Insurers Anti Fraud Theft Register

• Mechanical Inspection and Failure Tracking Register

Why must manufacturer repair information be used?

• To reduce repair time

• To produce accurate repair specification

• To lower material cost

• To match insurance criteria

What are the benefits of following manufacturer repair methods?

• Safety

• Accuracy

• Quality

• All of the answers

Which joining method is most common for thin sheet metal panels?

• MIG brazing

• TIG welding

• Spot welding

• Riveting

are cut lines on an estimating system:

• approved repair methods

• manufacturer repair methods

• general cut lines

• Researched repair methods

What does MIG stand for in welding?

• Metal Inert Gas

• Magnetic Induction Gas

• Metallic Ion Gas

• Mechanical Insert Gas